This degree program is unique, because the cultural region of East Asia is studied in its contexts, with a focus on one of the three sub-regions China, Japan, or Korea.
It provides the opportunity to specialize in the following fields:
Chinese, Japanese, or Korean.
Linguistics.
History.
Literature.
Intellectual history.
Religions of East Asia.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
University entrance qualificatiοn.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the B.A. Languages and Cultures of Εast Аsia at Ruhr-Universität Bochum depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 15 July for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
Enrollment deadline; RUB lists no separate application step for open-admission programmes.
B.A. Languages and Cultures of Εast Аsia
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Julyin > 9 months
Application mode
Directly at university
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Julyin > 9 months
Application mode
Directly at university
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction
Location
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Ruhr-Universität Bochum
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